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Joint Evaluation Report
  ESR‐1301
Reissued 02/2018
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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES 
SECTION: 06 16 00—SHEATHING 
 
DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 
SECTION: 07 46 23—WOOD SIDING 
 
 

REPORT HOLDER:  

LOUISIANA‐PACIFIC CORPORATION 
 
 
 
 
 
EVALUATION SUBJECT: 
  
 
LP® SMARTSIDE® STRAND SUBSTRATE LAP SIDING  
AND LP® SMARTSIDE® STRAND SUBSTRATE PANEL SIDING 

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Reissued February 2018
Revised May 2019
This report is subject to renewal February 2020.

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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND 3.0 DESCRIPTION

COMPOSITES
3.1 General:
Section: 06 16 00—Sheathing
® ® ®
LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap Siding and LP
®
DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE SmartSide Strand Substrate Panel Siding are engineered-
PROTECTION wood exterior wall covering materials that are suitable
Section: 07 46 23—Wood Siding for long-term exposure to weather or conditions of similar
severity, when fastened to vertical supports or approved
REPORT HOLDER: nailable wood substrates in accordance with their span
ratings and this evaluation report. The lap siding and panel
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION siding products consist of a mat-formed wood substrate
preservatively treated with zinc borate in accordance with
EVALUATION SUBJECT: AWPA Standard T1, and a resin-impregnated overlay
material bonded to the face of the lap and panel siding
LP® SMARTSIDE® STRAND SUBSTRATE LAP SIDING products intended to be exposed to the weather.
® ®
AND LP SMARTSIDE STRAND SUBSTRATE PANEL Additionally, all panel and lap siding edges are factory-
SIDING sealed with a sealer in accordance with the approved
quality-control manual.
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE
3.2 LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Lap Siding:
Compliance with the following codes: ® ®
LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap Siding is available
 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009, 2006, and 2003 International in widths of 5, 6, 7, 8, 91/2 and 12 inches (127, 152, 178,
3 7
Building Code® (IBC) 203, 241 and 305 mm); categories /8 and /16; and lengths
up to 16 feet (4877 mm). The 8-inch-wide (203 mm), 7/16
 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009, 2006, and 2003 International category lap siding is also available with an optional self-
®
Residential Code (IRC) alignment edge.
Properties evaluated: 3.3 LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding:
® ®
 Exterior siding LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Panel Siding is 4 feet
(1219 mm) wide and available in lengths up to 18 feet
 Structural ® ®
(5486 mm). LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Panel
Siding is available in /8, /16, and 19/32 categories. The 3/8
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2.0 USES
® ® ®
category panel has grooves spaced at 8 inches (203 mm),
LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap Siding and LP with a minimum thickness at the grooves of 0.164 inch
®
SmartSide Strand Substrate Panel Siding are used as (4 mm) and a minimum thickness at the shiplap of
exterior wall covering materials on buildings where 0.136 inch (4 mm), or no groove. The 7/16 category panel
combustible materials are permitted. has grooves spaced at 4 or 8 inches (102 or 203 mm), with
LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding may be a minimum thickness at the grooves of 0.235 inch (6 mm)
used as Bracing Method 3 for conventional wood-framed and a minimum thickness at the shiplap of 0.150 inch
19
walls as specified in the 2003/2006/2009/2012 IBC Section (4 mm) or no groove. The /32 category panel has grooves
2308.9.3 and 2003/2006 IRC Section R602.10, or the WSP spaced at 8 inches (203 mm), with a minimum thickness
Method as specified in 2018 and 2015 IBC Section 2308.6 at the groove of 0.311 inch (8 mm) and a minimum shiplap
and 2009/2012/2015/2018 IRC Section R602.10. thickness of 0.194 inch (5 mm).
® ®
LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding may be LP SmartSide Vertical Siding is a narrow width panel
used as sheathing for wood structural panel shear walls siding and is available in 3/8 category, nominal width of
having allowable shear loads specified for PS 2-compliant 16 inches (406 mm), and 16 feet (4877 mm) in length. The
wood-based sheathing in accordance with 2003/2006 vertical siding can only be installed vertically.
IBC Section 2306.4.1, and 2009/2012/2015/2018 IBC LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding is
Section 2306.3. classified as Exterior Rated Siding or Exterior Rated

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Siding—Sheathing. The classification is noted in the
label on the panel. Exterior Rated Siding is intended to
be installed in applications in accordance with the
2006/2009/2012 IBC Section 2308.9.3 and IRC Section
R602.10 or 2018 and 2015 IBC Section 2308.6 and 2018
and 2015 IRC Section R602.10 as an exterior siding
suitable for long-term exposure to weather or conditions of
similar severity. In addition to the intended application for
Exterior Rated Siding, Exterior Rated Siding—Sheathing is
intended to be installed in applications in accordance with
2003/2006 IBC Section 2306.4.1, and
2009/2012/2015/2018 IBC Section 2306.3.
4.0 INSTALLATION
4.1 General:
LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Lap Siding and LP®
SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding must be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published
installation instructions (titled Application Instructions LP
® method 3 with wood structural panels or WSP bracing
® ®
SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap LP SmartSide Strand
® method.
Substrate Panel Siding) and this report. In the event of
conflicts, this report governs. A copy of the manufacturer’s
installation instructions must be on the jobsite at all times
during installation.
® ® ®
LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap Siding and LP
SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding must be
installed with an approved water-resistive barrier as
required by the applicable code. Openings in, penetrations
through, and terminations of the LP® SmartSide® Strand
Substrate Lap Siding and LP® SmartSide® Strand
Substrate Panel Siding are outside the scope of this report
and must be specifically approved by the code official in
accordance with the applicable code.
Unless otherwise noted in this report, fasteners and
fastener spacing must be as noted in the applicable code.
4.2 LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Lap Siding:
LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Lap Siding must be
attached to framing members spaced a maximum of
3 ®
16 inches (406 mm) on center for /8 category siding and a
maximum of 24 inches (610 mm) on center for 7/16 category
siding.
® ®
Self-aligning LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap
Siding is installed with nails placed at the top of the LP®
SmartSide® Strand Substrate Lap Siding, 3/4 inch (19 mm)
down from the upper edge. Each successive course of lap
siding must rest on the back rabbet and must self-align at
an overlap of 1 inch (25 mm).
Nails must be of sufficient length to penetrate a minimum
of 11/2 inches (38 mm) and 2 inches (51 mm), respectively,
for 0.113-inch and 0.092-inch nails, through the sheathing
and into framing at each stud location.
® ®
LP SmartSide lap siding, when installed vertically,
shall be installed over a minimum 7/16 category wood
structural panel sheathing meeting DOC PS 1 or DOC PS
2 requirements, and shall be covered by a batten at the
siding joint or shall be overlapped with another vertical lap
siding in accordance with the recommendations provided
by the manufacturer, as shown in Figures 1 through 4. Lap
siding installed vertically can only span one floor plate-to-
plate. Each vertical application shall not span beyond one
floor to ceiling distance, or one floor to top of gable
distance.
® ®
4.3 LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Panel Siding:
LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding must be
installed with its long dimension oriented vertically.
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When LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding is
applied directly to the framing, the maximum spacing of the
framing must be consistent with the span rating of the LP®
SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding, which is
identified on the panel’s label.
®
Allowable loads for shearwalls sheathed with LP
SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding—Sheathing are
noted in Table 1.
Four-foot-by-8-foot (1219 mm by 2438 mm) LP®
SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding—Sheathing
installed vertically, directly to framing, with a single row of
nails penetrating both laps, spaced 6 inches on center at
panel edges and 12 inches (305 mm) on center at
intermediate supports, may be used to satisfy the wall
bracing requirements for conventional light frame
construction specified in the code for prescriptive
construction. Install per code requirements for bracing
® ®
All LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Panel Siding joints
must occur at framing members and must be protected
with a continuous wood batt, approved caulking, flashing,
or vertical or horizontal shiplap, or otherwise made
waterproof.
® ®
LP SmartSide Vertical Siding shall be installed over a
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minimum /16 category wood structural sheathing meeting
DOC PS 1 or DOC PS 2 requirements, and shall be
covered by a batten at the panel joint in accordance with
the recommendations provided by the manufacturer, as
shown in Figures 2, 5, and 6. Vertical Siding can only
span one floor plate-to-plate. Each vertical application
shall not span beyond one floor to ceiling distance, or one
floor to top of gable distance.
4.4 Component and Cladding Wind Pressure
Capacity:
Maximum allowable component and cladding wind loads
® ®
(wall, zone 5) for LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap
®
Siding and LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Panel Siding
based on a minimum fastener schedule, are provided in
Tables 2 through 5. Tables 2 and 3, for lap and panel
siding, respectively, are based on full fastener penetration
into the wall studs, i.e., fastener penetration = fastener
®
length - siding thickness. Design wind loads for LP
®
SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap Siding when installed
over the facer of structural insulated panels (SIPs) are
listed in Table 4. Design wind loads for LP® SmartSide®
Strand Substrate Vertical Siding and Lap Siding applied
vertically are listed in Table 5.
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
® ®
The LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap Siding and LP
®
SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding described in
this report comply with, or are suitable alternatives to what
is specified in, those codes listed in Section 1.0 of this
report, subject to the following conditions:
5.1 LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Lap Siding must
not be used to satisfy the bracing requirements
specified in the code.
® ®
5.2 LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Panel Siding—
Sheathing, when installed as set forth in this report,
may be used as Bracing Method 3 specified in
Section 2308.9 of the 2012, 2009, 2006 and 2003 IBC
and Section R602.10 of the IRC, or the WSP Method
as specified in 2018 and 2015 IBC Section 2308.6
and IRC Section R602.10.
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5.3 In areas where seismic analysis is required by the 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
applicable code, the applicable code requirements for
Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
wood structural panel shear walls must be consulted
for Treated-engineered-wood Siding (AC321), dated April
for additional detailing requirements, restrictions
2019.
concerning certain usages, required modifications to
the allowable shear loads tabulated in this report, and 7.0 IDENTIFICATION
additional inspection requirements. ® ® ®
7.1 LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap Siding and LP
® ®
5.4 LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap Siding and LP ®
SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding must be
SmartSide® Strand Substrate Panel Siding must not labeled with the product designation and the name of
be installed in contact with concrete or masonry. Louisiana-Pacific Corp. The stamp shall provide the
® ® ® following information:
5.5 LP SmartSide Strand Substrate Lap Siding and LP
®
SmartSide Strand Substrate Panel Siding must be 1. Mill number.
installed with a minimum 6 inches (152 mm) of
2. The evaluation report number (ESR-1301).
clearance from finished grade.
3. Grade/exposure.
5.6 When field cuts are made to LP® SmartSide® Strand
Substrate Lap Siding and LP® SmartSide® Strand 4. Span rating.
Substrate Panel Siding, all exposed surfaces must be 5. Performance category (based on customary inch
finished according to the paint or caulk/sealant fractions).
manufacturers’ specifications.
7.2 The report holder’s contact information is the
5.7 LP® SmartSide® Strand Substrate Lap Siding and LP® following:
®
SmartSide Strand Substrate Panel Siding are
manufactured by Louisiana-Pacific Corporation in LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
Dawson Creek, British Columbia (Mill No. 402); 414 UNION STREET, SUITE 2000
Hayward, Wisconsin (Mill No. 357); Newberry, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37219
Michigan (Mill No. 416); Tomahawk, Wisconsin (Mill (888) 820-0325
No. 435); Two Harbors, Minnesota (Mill No. 399); and www.LPcorp.com
Swan Valley, Minitonas, Manitoba, Canada (Mill marketing.center@lpcorp.com
No. 457); under a quality control program with
inspections by APA – The Engineered Wood
Association and ICC-ES.

® ®
TABLE 1—ALLOWABLE RACKING SHEAR (plf) FOR LP SMARTSIDE STRAND SUBSTRATE PANEL SIDING—SHEATHING SHEAR
1,2,3,7,8
WALLS WITH FRAMING OF DOUGLAS FIR–LARCH OR SOUTHERN PINE FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING

PERFORMANCE MINIMUM PANELS APPLIED DIRECTLY TO FRAMING PANELS APPLIED OVER 5/8-INCH GYPSUM
CATEGORY NAIL SHEATHING
PENETRATION
IN FRAMING Nail Size Nail Spacing at Panel Edges Nail Size Nail Spacing at Panel Edges
(inches) (Common or (inches) (Common or (inches)
Galvanized 4 Galvanized 4
7,8 6 4 3 2 7,8 6 4 3 2
Box) Box)
5,6
5/16 180 270 350 450 8d 180 270 350 450
1-1/4 6d
5,6
3/8 200 300 390 510 200 300 390 510
5,6 4
3/8 220 320 410 530 10d 260 380 490 640
1-1/2 8d
5 4
7/16 240 350 450 585 260 380 490 640
5 4
19/32 1-5/8 10d 340 510 665 870 -- -- -- -- --
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 plf = 14.6 N/m.
1
For framing of other species: (a) Find specific gravity for species of lumber in AF & PA National Design Specification; (b) find shear value from table for
nails size; c) multiply value by 0.82 for species with specific gravity greater than or equal to 0.42 but less than 0.49, or 0.65 for species with specific
gravity less than 0.42.
2
All panel edges must be backed with 2-inch nominal or wider framing. Panels must be installed with the long dimension oriented in the vertical direction.
Space nails 6 inches o.c. along intermediate framing members for 3/8 category and 7/16 category panels installed on studs spaced
24 inches o.c. For other conditions and panel thicknesses, space nails 12 inches o.c. on intermediate supports.
3
The values are for short-term loads due to wind or earthquake (133% increase) and must be reduced by 25 percent for normal duration of loading. For
wind load applications, the values in the table shall be permitted to be multiplied by 1.4.
4
Framing at panel edges must be 3 inches nominal or wider and nails must be staggered where nails are spaced 2 inches o.c., and where 10d nails
having penetration into framing of more than 15/8 inches are spaced 3 inches, or less, o.c. Exception: Unless otherwise required, 2-inch nominal
framing may be used where full nailing surface is available and nails are staggered.
5
Except as noted in Footnote 7, panel thickness at point of nailing at panel edges determines applicable shear values, except that 3/8 category panels
nailed at shiplap edges use shear values for 5/16 category panels, and 7/16 and 19/32 category panel sidings nailed at shiplap edges use shear values for
3
/8 category panels.
6
Shiplap edges must be double-nailed; one nail must be placed in the underlap and the second nail must be placed 1 inch from the panel edge, not in the
overlap, at the nail spacing specified for the applicable shear value.
7
Fasteners must not be installed in panel siding grooves in the field of the panel siding or when the panel siding grooves occur at cut edges of the panel siding.
8
Fastener shall be carbon steel, hot-dipped galvanized plain (smooth) shank box or common nails and meet dimensions as specified in ASTM F1667.
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TABLE 2A—LAP SIDING INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY WITH 0.113-INCH-DIAMETER NAILS

1,2
MAXIMUM NOMINAL (ALLOWABLE) COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vasd

PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM WALL SIDING MAXIMUM MAXIMUM NOMINAL (ALLOWABLE)

3 4
CATEGORY STUD SPACING WIDTH ALLOWABLE WIND WIND SPEED, Vasd (mph)
(inches) (inches) PRESSURE
Wind Exposure Category
(psf)
B C D
5, 6, 7 80 170 150 140
8 74 170 145 130
3/8 16
9-1/2 61 150 130 120
12 47 130 110 105
6, 7 80 170 150 140
8 74 170 145 130
16
9-1/2 65 150 130 125
12 47 130 110 105
7/16 6 69 150 140 130
7 58 150 130 110
24 8 49 140 120 110
9-1/2 41 125 105 100
12 31 110 90 85
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1
One fastener per stud located 3/4 inch from the top edge of the siding. Each successive course of lap siding must overlap a minimum of
1 inch. Fasteners shall be hot dipped galvanized plain (smooth) shank, carbon steel nails, with a minimum shank diameter of 0.113 inch, and long
enough to penetrate structural framing or wood structural panels and structural framing a minimum of 2 inches. Lap siding is not a bracing material.
2
Tabulated values assume full penetration of the fastener into the wall studs, i.e., fastener penetration = fastener length – siding thickness.
3
Wall studs must have a minimum specific gravity of 0.42.
4
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-feet height in Zone 5 with smallest effective area
per Chapter 26 or 30 of ASCE-16 (Chapter 6 of ASCE 7-05), Section R301.2 of the IRC, and Section 1609.1.1 of the IBC.

TABLE 2B—LAP SIDING INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY WITH 0.113-INCH-DIAMETER NAILS

1,2
MAXIMUM ULTIMATE COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vult

PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM WALL SIDING MAXIMUM MAXIMUM ULTIMATE DESIGN

3 4
CATEGORY STUD SPACING WIDTH ULTIMATE WIND WIND SPEED, Vult (mph)
(inches) (inches) PRESSURE
Wind Exposure Category
(psf)
B C D
5
5, 6, 7 133 200 180 180
5
8 123 200 180 160
3/8 16 5
9-1/2 102 200 160 150
12 79 180 150 140
5
6, 7 133 200 180 180
5
8 123 200 180 160
16 5
9-1/2 102 200 160 150
12 79 180 150 140
5
7/16 6 115 200 180 160
7 96 180 160 150
24 8 85 180 150 140
9-1/2 68 160 140 130
12 52 140 120 110
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1 3
One fastener per stud located /4 inch from the top edge of the siding. Each successive course of lap siding must overlap a minimum of
1 inch. Fasteners shall be hot dipped galvanized plain (smooth) shank, carbon steel nails, with a minimum shank diameter of 0.113 inch, and
long enough to penetrate structural framing or wood structural panels and structural framing a minimum of 2 inches. Lap siding is not a
bracing material.
2
Tabulated values assume full penetration of the fastener into the wall studs, i.e., fastener penetration = fastener length – siding thickness.
3
Wall studs must have a minimum specific gravity of 0.42.
4
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-feet height in Zone 5 with smallest
effective area per Chapter 26 of ASCE 7-10, Section R301.2.1 of the 2015 IRC, and Section 1609.1.1 of the 2012/2015 IBC.
5
Table R301.2(2) of the 2015 IRC is limited to a maximum ultimate design wind speed, Vult, of 180 mph.
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TABLE 2C—LAP SIDING INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY WITH 0.092-INCH-DIAMETER NAILS

1,2
MAXIMUM NOMINAL (ALLOWABLE) COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vasd

PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM WALL SIDING MAXIMUM MAXIMUM NOMINAL (ALLOWABLE)

3 4
CATEGORY STUD SPACING WIDTH ALLOWABLE WIND WIND SPEED, Vasd (mph)
(inches) (inches) PRESSURE
Wind Exposure Category
(psf)
B C D
5 78 170 150 130
6 63 150 130 125
7 52 145 120 110
3/8 16
8 45 130 110 105
9-1/2 37 120 100 90
12 28 105 90 --
6 63 150 130 125
7 52 145 120 110
16 8 45 130 110 105
9-1/2 37 120 100 90
12 28 105 90 --
7/16
6 42 130 110 100
7 35 120 100 90
24 8 30 110 90 85
9-1/2 25 100 85 --
12 19 85 -- --
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1
One fastener per stud located 3/4 inch from the top edge of the siding. Each successive course of lap siding must overlap a minimum of
1 inch. Fasteners shall be hot dipped galvanized plain (smooth) shank, carbon steel nails, with a minimum shank diameter of 0.092 inch, and
1
long enough to penetrate structural framing or wood structural panels and structural framing a minimum of 1 /2 inches. Lap siding is not a
bracing material.
2
Tabulated values assume full penetration of the fastener into the wall studs, i.e., fastener penetration = fastener length – siding thickness.
3
Wall studs must have a minimum specific gravity of 0.42.
4
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-feet height in Zone 5 with smallest effective area
per Chapter 6 of ASCE 7-05, Section R301.2 of the 2009/2012 IRC, and Section 1609.1.1 of the 2009 IBC.
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TABLE 2D—LAP SIDING INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY WITH 0.092-INCH-DIAMETER NAILS

1,2
MAXIMUM ULTIMATE COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vult

PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM WALL SIDING MAXIMUM MAXIMUM ULTIMATE DESIGN

3 4
CATEGORY STUD SPACING WIDTH ULTIMATE WIND WIND SPEED, Vult (mph)
(inches) (inches) PRESSURE
Wind Exposure Category
(psf)
B C D
5
5 131 200 180 180
5
6 104 200 160 160
7 87 180 160 140
3/8 16
8 75 160 140 130
9-1/2 61 150 130 120
12 47 140 115 --
5
6 104 200 160 160
7 87 180 160 140
16 8 75 160 140 130
9-1/2 61 150 130 120
12 47 140 115 --
7/16
6 70 160 140 130
7 58 150 130 120
24 8 50 140 120 110
9-1/2 41 130 110 --
12 32 110 -- --
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1 3
One fastener per stud located /4 inch from the top edge of the siding. Each successive course of lap siding must overlap a minimum of
1 inch. Fasteners shall be hot dipped galvanized plain (smooth) shank, carbon steel nails, with a minimum shank diameter of 0.092 inch, and
long enough to penetrate structural framing or wood structural panels and structural framing a minimum of 2 inches. Lap siding is not a
bracing material.
2
Tabulated values assume full penetration of the fastener into the wall studs, i.e., fastener penetration = fastener length – siding thickness.
3
Wall studs must have a minimum specific gravity of 0.42.
4
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-feet height in Zone 5 with smallest
effective area per Chapter 26 of ASCE 7-10, Section R301.2.1 of the 2015 IRC, and Section 1609.1.1 of the 2012/2015 IBC.
5
Table R301.2(2) of the 2015 IRC is limited to a maximum ultimate design wind speed, Vult, of 180 mph.

TABLE 3A—PANEL SIDING INSTALLED VERTICALLY WITH 0.113-INCH-DIAMETER NAILS

1
MAXIMUM NOMINAL (ALLOWABLE) COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vasd
3
PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM WALL FASTENER SPACING MAXIMUM MAXIMUM NOMINAL
2
CATEGORY STUD SPACING (inches o.c.) ALLOWABLE WIND (ALLOWABLE)
4
(inches) PRESSURE (psf) WIND SPEED, Vasd (mph)
Edges Field Wind Exposure Category
B C D
12 43 130 110 100
16 6
6 80 170 150 140
3/8
12 29 105 90 --
24 6
6 58 150 130 110
12 43 130 110 100
16 6
6 80 170 150 140
7/16
12 29 105 90 --
24 6
6 58 150 130 110
12 43 130 110 100
16 6
6 80 170 150 140
19/32
12 29 105 90 -
24 6
6 58 150 130 110
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1
Tabulated values assume full penetration of the fastener into the wall studs, i.e., fastener penetration = fastener length – siding thickness.
2
Wall studs must have a minimum specific gravity of 0.42.
3
Fasteners shall be hot dipped galvanized plain (smooth) shank, carbon steel nails, with a minimum shank diameter of 0.113 inch, and long
enough to penetrate structural framing or wood structural panels and structural framing a minimum of 2 inches.
4
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-feet in Zone 5 with smallest effective area
per Chapter 6 of ASCE 7-05, Section R301.2 of the 2009/2012 IRC, and Section 1609.1.1 of the 2009 IBC.
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TABLE 3B—PANEL SIDING INSTALLED VERTICALLY WITH 0.113-INCH-DIAMETER NAILS

1
MAXIMUM ULTIMATE COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vult
3
PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM WALL FASTENER SPACING MAXIMUM ULTIMATE MAXIMUM ULTIMATE DESIGN
2 4
CATEGORY STUD SPACING (inches o.c.) WIND PRESSURE WIND SPEED, Vult (mph)
(inches) (psf)
Edges Field Wind Exposure Category
B C D
12 72 160 140 130
16 6 5
6 133 200 180 180
3/8
12 48 140 115 --
24 6
6 96 180 160 150
12 72 160 140 130
16 6 5
6 133 200 180 180
7/16
12 48 140 115 --
24 6
6 96 180 160 150
12 72 160 140 130
16 6 5
6 133 200 180 180
19/32
12 48 140 115 --
24 6
6 96 180 160 150
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1
Fasteners shall be a hot dipped galvanized plain (smooth) shank nail, with a minimum shank diameter of 0.113 inch, and long enough to
penetrate structural framing or wood structural panels and structural framing a minimum of 2 inches. Tabulated values assume full penetration
of the fastener into the wall studs, i.e., fastener penetration = fastener length – siding thickness.
2
Wall studs must have a minimum specific gravity of 0.42.
3
Fasteners shall be hot dipped galvanized plain (smooth) shank, carbon steel nails, with a minimum shank diameter of 0.113 inch, and long
enough to penetrate structural framing or wood structural panels and structural framing a minimum of 2 inches.
4
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-feet height in Zone 5 with smallest
effective area per Chapter 26 of ASCE 7-10 and Section 1609.1.1 of the 2012/2015 IBC.
5
Table R301.2(2) of the 2015 IRC is limited to a maximum ultimate design wind speed, Vult, of 180 mph.

TABLE 3C—PANEL SIDING INSTALLED VERTICALLY WITH 0.092-INCH-DIAMETER NAILS

1
MAXIMUM NOMINAL (ALLOWABLE) COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vasd

3
PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM WALL FASTENER SPACING MAXIMUM MAXIMUM NOMINAL
2
CATEGORY STUD SPACING (inches o.c.) ALLOWABLE WIND (ALLOWABLE)
4
(inches) PRESSURE (psf) WIND SPEED, Vasd (mph)
Edges Field Wind Exposure Category
B C D
12 26 100 85 --
16 6
6 52 145 120 110
3/8
12 17 85 -- --
24 6
6 35 120 100 90
12 26 100 85 --
16 6
6 52 145 120 110
7/16
12 17 85 -- --
24 6
6 35 120 100 90
12 26 100 85 --
16 6
6 52 145 120 110
19/32
12 17 85 -- --
24 6
6 35 120 100 90
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1
Tabulated values assume full penetration of the fastener into the wall studs, i.e., fastener penetration = fastener length – siding thickness.
2
Wall studs must have a minimum specific gravity of 0.42.
3
Fasteners shall be hot dipped galvanized plain (smooth) shank, carbon steel nails, with a minimum shank diameter of 0.092 inch, and long
1
enough to penetrate structural framing or wood structural panels and structural framing a minimum of 1 /2 inches. Configuration cannot be
used for lateral bracing due to nail size.
4
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-feet in Zone 5 with smallest effective area
per Chapter 6 of ASCE 7-05, Section R301.2 of the 2009/2012 IRC, and Section 1609.1.1 of the 2009 IBC.
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TABLE 3D—PANEL SIDING INSTALLED VERTICALLY WITH 0.092-INCH-DIAMETER NAILS

1
MAXIMUM ULTIMATE COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vult
3
PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM WALL FASTENER SPACING MAXIMUM ULTIMATE MAXIMUM ULTIMATE DESIGN
2 4
CATEGORY STUD SPACING (inches o.c.) WIND PRESSURE WIND SPEED, Vult (mph)
(inches) (psf)
Edges Field Wind Exposure Category
B C D
12 44 130 110 --
16 6
6 87 180 160 140
3/8
12 29 -- -- --
24 6
6 58 150 130 120
12 44 130 110 --
16 6
6 87 180 160 140
7/16
12 29 -- -- --
24 6
6 58 150 130 120
12 44 130 110 --
16 6
6 87 180 160 140
19/32
12 29 -- -- --
24 6
6 58 150 130 120
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1
Tabulated values assume full penetration of the fastener into the wall studs, i.e., fastener penetration = fastener length – siding thickness.
2
Wall studs must have a minimum specific gravity of 0.42.
3
Fasteners shall be hot dipped galvanized plain (smooth) shank, carbon steel nails, with a minimum shank diameter of 0.092 inch, and long
1
enough to penetrate structural framing or wood structural panels and structural framing a minimum of 1 /2 inches. Configuration cannot be
used for lateral bracing due to nail size.
4
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-feet height in Zone 5 with smallest
effective area per Chapter 26 of ASCE 7-10 and Section 1609.1.1 of the 2012/2015 IBC.
5
Table R301.2(2) of the 2015 IRC is limited to a maximum ultimate design wind speed, Vult, of 180 mph.

TABLE 4A—LAP SIDING INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY TO SIPS

1,2
MAXIMUM NOMINAL (ALLOWABLE) COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vasd

PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM RING MAXIMUM WOOD SIDING MAXIMUM MAXIMUM NOMINAL (ALLOWABLE)
5
CATEGORY SHANK NAIL SCREW WIDTH ALLOWABLE WIND SPEED, Vasd (mph)
3 4
SPACING SPACING (inches) WIND PRESSURE
Wind Exposure Category
(inches) (inches) (psf)
B C D
5 80 170 150 140
6 80 170 150 140
7 72 170 145 130
3/8 8 12
8 63 150 130 125
9-1/2 54 145 125 110
12 40 125 105 90
6 58 150 130 120
7 50 140 120 110
7/16 12 16 8 42 130 110 100
9-1/2 36 120 100 90
12 27 105 85 --
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1
The facer of the structural insulated panels (SIPs) shall be 7/16 Performance Category or thicker OSB sheathing meeting DOC PS 2
requirements.
2 ®
The tabulated values represent the capacity of the LP Lap Siding installed in accordance with the requirements of this table. The tabulated
wind speed shall not exceed the SIP capacity for wind load resistance.
3
One ring shank fastener located 3/4 inch from the top edge of the siding. Each successive course of lap siding must overlap a minimum of 1
inch. Fasteners shall be a hot dipped galvanized ring shank, carbon steel nails, with a minimum shank diameter of 0.092 inch. Length shall be
long enough to fully penetrate wood structural facer panel.
4
One #8 wood screw located 3/4 inch from the top edge of the siding may be used. The wood screws must have a minimum shank diameter
of 0.164 inch. Length shall be long enough to fully penetrate wood structural facer panel.
5
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-ft height in Zone 5 with smallest effective
area in accordance with Chapter 6 of ASCE 7-05, Section R301.2.1 of the 2009 and 2012 IRC, and Section 1609.1.1 of the 2009 IBC.
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TABLE 4B—LAP SIDING INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY TO SIPS

1,2
MAXIMUM ULTIMATE COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vult

PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM RING MAXIMUM WOOD SIDING MAXIMUM MAXIMUM ULTIMATE DESIGN
5
CATEGORY SHANK NAIL SCREW WIDTH ULTIMATE WIND WIND SPEED, Vult (mph)
3 4
SPACING SPACING (inches) PRESSURE
(inches) (inches) Wind Exposure Category
(psf)
B C D
6
5 133 200 180 180
6
6 133 200 180 180
6
7 119 200 160 160
3/8 8 12 6
8 105 200 160 160
9-1/2 90 180 160 150
12 67 160 140 120
6
6 97 200 160 150
7 79 180 150 140
7/16 12 16 8 70 160 140 130
9-1/2 60 150 130 120
12 45 130 115 --
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1
The facer of the structural insulated panels (SIPs) shall be 7/16 Performance Category or thicker OSB sheathing meeting DOC PS 2 requirements.
2
The tabulated values represent the capacity of the LP Lap Siding installed in accordance with the requirements of this table. The tabulated wind speed
shall not exceed the SIP capacity for wind load resistance.
3
One ring shank fastener located 3/4 inch from the top edge of the siding. Each successive course of lap siding must overlap a minimum of
1 inch. Fasteners shall be a hot dipped galvanized ring shank, carbon steel nails, with a minimum shank diameter of 0.092 inch. Length shall be long
enough to fully penetrate wood structural facer panel.
4
One #8 wood screw located 3/4 inch from the top edge of the siding may be used. The wood screws must have a minimum shank diameter of 0.164
inch. Length shall be long enough to fully penetrate wood structural facer panel.
5
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-ft height in Zone 5 with smallest effective area in
accordance with Chapter 26 of ASCE 7-16 and ASCE 7-10, Section R301.2.1 of the 2018 and 2015 IRC, and Section 1609.1.1 of the 2018, 2015, and
2012 IBC.
6
Table R301.2(2) of the 2015 IRC is limited to a maximum ultimate design wind speed, Vult, of 180 mph.

TABLE 5A—VERTICAL SIDING OR LAP SIDING INSTALLED VERTICALLY

1
MAXIMUM NOMINAL (ALLOWABLE) COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vasd

PERFORMANCE SIDING TYPE SIDING FASTENER MAXIMUM MAXIMUM NOMINAL (ALLOWABLE)

6
CATEGORY WIDTH EDGE ALLOWABLE WIND SPEED, Vasd (mph)
(inches) SPACING WIND PRESSURE
(inches o.c.) Wind Exposure Category
(psf)
B C D
2 4
Vertical Siding 16 6 80 170 150 140
3
5 80 170 150 140
3
6 72 170 145 130
3
3/8 Lap Siding 7 5
62 150 130 120
12
Installed Vertically 8
3
54 145 125 110
3
9-1/2 46 130 110 105
3
12 36 120 100 90
3
6 72 170 145 130
3
7 62 150 130 120
Lap Siding 3 5
7/16 8 12 54 145 125 110
Installed Vertically
3
9-1/2 46 130 110 105
3
12 36 120 100 90
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1
Siding shall be installed over 7/16 Performance Category or thicker wood structural panel sheathing meeting DOC PS 1 or DOC PS 2 requirements.
2
Vertical Siding installed in accordance with Figures 2, 5, and 6.
3
Lap Siding installed vertically in accordance with Figure 1 through 4.
4
Fasteners must be hot dipped galvanized ring shank, carbon steel nails with a minimum shank diameter of 0.092 inch. Length shall be long enough to
fully penetrate wood structural panel wall sheathing. Fasteners must be spaced a maximum of 6 inches o.c. along the siding perimeter in accordance
with Figures 5 and 6.
5
Fasteners must be hot dipped galvanized ring shank, carbon steel nails with a minimum shank diameter of 0.092 inch. Length shall be long enough to
fully penetrate wood structural panel wall sheathing. Fasteners must be spaced a maximum of 12 inches o.c. along alternating edges of the length of
the trim/batten in accordance with Figures 1 and 4.
6
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-ft height in Zone 5 with smallest effective area in
accordance with Chapter 6 of ASCE 7-05, Section R301.2.1 of the 2009 and 2012 IRC, and Section 1609.1.1 of the 2009 IBC.
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TABLE 5B—VERTICAL SIDING OR LAP SIDING INSTALLED VERTICALLY

1,2
MAXIMUM ULTIMATE COMPONENT AND CLADDING DESIGN WIND SPEED, Vult

PERFORMANCE SIDING TYPE SIDING FASTENER MAXIMUM MAXIMUM NOMINAL (ALLOWABLE)

6
CATEGORY WIDTH EDGE ALLOWABLE WIND SPEED, Vasd (mph)
(inches) SPACING WIND PRESSURE
(inches o.c.) Wind Exposure Category
(psf)
B C D
2 4
Vertical Siding 16 6 133 200 180 180
3
5 133 200 180 180
3
6 120 200 180 160
3
3/8 Lap Siding 7 5
103 200 160 160
12
Installed Vertically 8
3
90 180 160 150
3
9-1/2 76 160 150 130
3
12 60 150 130 120
3
6 120 200 180 160
3
7 103 200 160 160
Lap Siding 3 5
7/16 8 12 90 180 160 150
Installed Vertically
3
9-1/2 76 160 150 130
3
12 60 150 130 120
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 47.88 Pa, 1 mph = 1.6 kph.
1
Siding shall be installed over 7/16 Performance Category or thicker wood structural panel sheathing meeting DOC PS 1 or DOC PS 2
requirements.
2
Vertical Siding installed in accordance with Figures 2, 5, and 6.
3
Lap Siding installed vertically in accordance with Figure 1 through 4.
4
Fasteners must be hot dipped galvanized ring shank, carbon steel nails with a minimum shank diameter of 0.092 inch. Length shall be long
enough to fully penetrate wood structural panel wall sheathing. Fasteners must be spaced a maximum of 6 inches o.c. along the siding
perimeter in accordance with Figures 5 and 6.
5
Fasteners must be hot dipped galvanized ring shank, carbon steel nails with a minimum shank diameter of 0.092 inch. Length shall be long
enough to fully penetrate wood structural panel wall sheathing. Fasteners must be spaced a maximum of 12 inches o.c. along alternating
edges of the length of the trim/batten in accordance with Figures 1 and 4.
6
Three-second-gust; based on wind pressures acting toward and away from building surfaces, at 30-feet height in Zone 5 with smallest
effective area per Chapter 26 of ASCE 7-10 and Section 1609.1.1 of the 2012/2015 IBC.

FIGURE 1—LAP SIDING INSTALLED VERTICALLY FIGURE 2—LP® SMARTSIDE® TRIM/BATTEN

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FIGURE 3—LAP SIDING ATTACHMENT DETAIL FIGURE 4—LP® SMARTSIDE® TRIM/BATTEN ATTACHMENT DETAIL

FIGURE 5—VERTICAL SIDING FIGURE 6—VERTICAL SIDING ATTACHMENT DETAIL

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